Zach Phillips

Adam Eaton said he felt comfortable in his White Sox spring debut in left field Saturday after playing his first nine Cactus League games at designated hitter.

Eaton was on a throwing program early in spring to build up strength in his left shoulder after he had nerve decompression surgery in October. He said he threw more than he ever had before and probably could have returned a week or two earlier if the Sox hadn't been overly cautious.

Eaton was a center fielder in 266 games over the last two seasons, so Saturday marked a position change as he played next to newcomer Austin Jackson.

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